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HBFC Plasma Etching Gas Mixture from Mexico

Plasma etching gas blend with HBFC-236ea (CF3CH2CF2Br) for semiconductor wafer fabrication. HTS 3827.12.00.00 due to HBFC as reactive halogenated component in process gas mixture. Essential for 3D NAND flash memory production.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

13.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

Submit TSCA PMN (Premanufacture Notice) for new semiconductor process gases containing HBFCs

Include wafer etch rate specifications proving superior selectivity vs HFC alternatives

Document as 'process gas' not compressed gas to avoid Chapter 28 pure gas classification